James Swan, the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) of the United Nations for Somalia, urged Somali authorities to adopt legislation that criminalizes gender-based violence (GBV).
This call comes in light of Somalia’s international human rights commitments, which emphasize the need to protect individuals from GBV.
Swan’s statement underscores the importance of aligning national legal frameworks with international obligations to ensure better protection for victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
